Tales of the mystic love

7#Another partner?

Lian was standing in front of Xiaobo in akimbo posture while Xiaobo who was sitting on the bed looked like a kicked puppy trying to find an explanation.
"I did not know that you would be so great. So I did not tell you before. But I know how great, intelligent Miss Lian is. Now I would express all my difficulties with Miss Lian"
" Save this buttering for someone else. I understand that you did not tell your secret. I am an outsider and one can't tell in a few months if acquaintance whether the person can be trusted or not. Everyone has their secret, they have the right to keep secrets. "
" I did not expect you to be so calm and understanding despite your playful nature. Thank you, Lian. Thank you for helping me. "
" Save your thanks. I don't take thanks from my close ones. But you should promise me one thing instead. "
" Say it. "
" I wish that from now on you won't hide your problems from me. I was selected as a helper. I can't help if you don't tell me your problem. I want to help you. Can you tell me everything from now on, okay? "
" Why are you so eager to help me? Want something from me in return? I can give anything you ask"
" BOSS!! Why do you think that I want something in return!! I am your friend. I don't need anything in return from you"
" But from where I come, people help others only if they have something in return for them"
" Maybe your people are like that. But not me. Just tell me whatever problem you face. I will help you as much as I can"
Xiaobo nodded and Lian smiled. Then she made him rest and she also went to bed for a much-needed rest. Since Lian came, on Lian's insistence Xiaobo had built up one room extra. One was for himself, one for Ming and Wei, and the newly constructed one for Lian. Lian communicates with her spirit friends now and then. She made such a decision because she wanted to spend most of her time with humans.
The next day, Lian asked Xiaobo if she could meet Mr. Xavier. Maybe she and him can together make some antidote for removing the poison completely. Xiaobo agreed and said that he would have to ask his permission as he likes to travel rather than stay at home. They were all having breakfast before opening their shop when they heard a commotion.
" Demon!! There is a demon at my shop. Run away. There is a demon!! "
The four quizzically looked at each other and went outside to see the commotion.
A large mob was around the shop and the boss of the shop was shivering while sitting on a stool.
" What happened? Why are you shivering" One man took the initiative to inquire.
"There is a demon inside. A demon is inside my shop!!"
" Mr. Feng, calm down. Tell us clearly what happened"
" I was composing a poem when something appeared in the famous painting of Twin Flower made by Mr. Li Xin. When I went near to see there was written with BLOOD!!  I am too scared to even go inside. "
Everyone got curious to see what happened but were afraid to go. Some of them took the courage to go. Among them, Xiaobo, Ming, Wei, and Lian were the first ones to enter.
The shop had many paintings, and calligraphy notes written by famous people. Among them, the painting at the last seemed to be the one that the boss was talking about. The painting was beautiful one with twin flowers glowing in the bright moonlight. But it was tainted by words written on it with crimson red.
                          An eye for an eye
                          Today one will die
                          Wanna save, you can try
                          But in the end will only cry
                         Mr. Lin Xin - goodbye

" What is all this about? "
Ming was reading it again and again and looking up and down the painting. Xiaobo walloped Ming on the back of his head.
" Can't you read what is written? It tells that the one who wrote will kill someone called Mr. Lin Xin"
" Xiaobo! This is not our work. Let's get out of here and better stay out of all this"
Zhang Wei had a very stern voice that made Xiaobo say nothing except nodding.
" Look the pigeon is back at our shop. Must be a message from Mr. Xavier that we sent last night" Said Ming while pointing at the roof of their shop.
The four of them left and Xiaobo read the letter given by Malik Xavier.
" He says that he MUST meet the girl who helped me. And he mentioned that he is coming to our shop. We don't need to go. That's great. "
Others smiled as the journey took a long tiring whole day. Lian was excited to meet this master who helped Xiaobo up till now.
In the evening, Zhang Wei brought food from the restaurant as they rarely cooked food. Xiaobo had a house attached but since Lian joined them, none of them had been to the house. All three boys lived in the same house where maids took care of them, but since they couldn't bring a girl into their house nor did she want to go to her house they had no option but to build small rooms behind the shop.
When all were about to sit to eat, Peach Spirit who was Lian's mother telecommunicated her
" Tian shi we need to know about what and how are you doing. You have not been informing us of anything for one month. Today you must visit Rostebe"
" Okay, I will"
That was the end of telecommunication. Lian had to cross her two fingers and she could telecommunicate with her fellows. She then ate her food and abruptly stood up.
" Boss, I need to visit home. Mom and Dad were missing me. I will be back before nightfall. "
And before waiting for any response, she ran off. Xiaobo wanted to ask a few questions but he just sighed and yelled" Be careful on your way".